wildlife
Undomesticated animal species, as well as all plants, fungi and other organisms that grow or live wild in an area without being introduced by humans. Wildlife can be found in all ecosystems such as deserts, forests, rain forests, plains, grasslands and other areas, including the most developed urban areas, which all have distinct forms of wildlife.
wildlife — undomesticated animal species, as well as all plants, fungi and other organisms that grow or live wild in an area without being introduced by humans. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the evolving band (SCI 50.68/100) — the skill will still matter in 2030 but the nature of the work is changing. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 2 occupations in our catalogue, including forestry adviser, and hunter.
Occupations that require wildlife
Showing top 2 of 2 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is wildlife?
Undomesticated animal species, as well as all plants, fungi and other organisms that grow or live wild in an area without being introduced by humans. Wildlife can be found in all ecosystems such as deserts, forests, rain forests, plains, grasslands and other areas, including the most developed urban areas, which all have distinct forms of wildlife.
What category of skill is wildlife?
ESCO classifies wildlife under the knowledge category, specifically in the natural environments and wildlife subcategory.
Is wildlife an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the evolving band (SCI 50.68/100) — the skill will still matter in 2030 but the nature of the work is changing. Continue investing, but pair it with the AI-tool workflow that is reshaping the field so you evolve with it.
Which jobs require wildlife?
In our catalogue, 2 occupations list wildlife as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include forestry adviser, hunter.
How transferable is wildlife between industries?
ESCO tags wildlife as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is wildlife the same as range of wildlife?
Yes — wildlife is also known as range of wildlife, types of wildlife, typology of wildlife, or handling of wildlife. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn wildlife?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands wildlife and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.